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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 461.31 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 461.31 and 124.81 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 461.31 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/461.31 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 461.31 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 57,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,576.10/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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